copy files, even if they are in use
Shadow Copy enables you to copy files from one location to another, even if they are in use and cannot be copied with standard copy methods. You can copy an entire drive or a selected folder with options for sub-folders, wildcards and more.
The program takes advantage of Microsoft's Volume Shadow Service (VSS). Shadow Copy can also run from command prompt for automated or scheduled backups.
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This is an unusual program, because it is not usually necessary to copy locked Windows files while they are in use. Shadow Copy will do this without any problems. For backup and cloning an entire drive, there are more suitable freeware tools, but Shadow Copy will copy any individual file or folder that is on a hard drive.
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